Steamed Egg Custard
Dad’s Recipe egg – 1 sugar – 2.5 to 3 teaspoon milk 1. Mix egg with sugar, beat lightly and be careful not to create any bubbles. 2. Add milk to top of the bowl. Cover and steam for 8 minutes.
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Vinegar Marinated Cucumbers
This is a great side dish to complement any heavy foods. Use mini or persian cucumbers. I would avoid American cucumbers because the skin is too tough. Vinegar Marinated Cucumbers Serves 6 Ingredients: Cucumbers – 18 Sweet Mini Cucumbers (about 42 oz or 3 packs) Garlic – 6 cloves, minced Seasoned Rice Vinegar (if you do not… Continue reading Vinegar Marinated Cucumbers
Strawberries and Cream
I made this for my friend’s dinner party last night and was a huge hit. It’s a relatively simple recipe and can be plated beautifully for nice presentation and easy transportation. Enjoy and please share pics if you have other plating ideas. Enjoy! Some recipes on the blogosphere call for the use of whipping cream instead… Continue reading Strawberries and Cream
Peppers: Shishito & Pimientos de Padron
My favorite grilled / sauteed / over roasted peppers: Shishito, Pimientos de Padron and Pablano. From my experience, about 1 in 10 of these peppers are spicy (and they are SUPER spicy), so taste it before you serve it to your little one. The hardest part of the recipe is actually finding these peppers in… Continue reading Peppers: Shishito & Pimientos de Padron
Guacamole
If you need to feed a bunch of party people, there is nothing better than guac & chips. I made this for my friend’s Mexican themed party and was told that it was “so awesome” and “the best.” Yes, they were drunk, but I’ll take it. You don’t need any special tools but a few… Continue reading Guacamole
Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette)
Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients in your fridge so I love to have a few handy recipes. This is one of my favorite appetizer dishes at Japanese restaurants. Though skill-wise is probably one of the harder dishes, ingredient-wise it’s pretty simple. With some patience and practice, you too can perfect this dish,… Continue reading Tamagoyaki (Japanese Omelette)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
One of my favorite side dishes to order, prepared in my very own kitchen. Two different recipes below – both equally easy! Roasted Brussels Sprouts (on pan) Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts – half pound Bacon – 2 slices, cut into bite size pieces Honey Mustard – 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar – splash Optional: grated parmesan… Continue reading Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Korean Banchan Dishes
For me, the highlight of a Korean meal is all the little banchan dishes you get at the beginning. So when I cook Korean at home, this is the missing piece of the puzzle. I gave it a half shot at replicating some of these dishes, but honestly this recipe can use some perfecting.… Continue reading Korean Banchan Dishes
Korean Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim 계란찜)
I love this dish as an appetizer from Korean restaurants, so I spent a week perfecting the recipe, with varying time and stove setting. Every stove top and cookware is slightly different so I would suggest giving this one a few go until you perfect it for your particular kitchen. Enjoy! A handy tip: use… Continue reading Korean Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim 계란찜)
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